Arise my Soul: Forty Days with Charles Wesley shares a way to encounter God in private meditation, yet joining those throughout the world and almost three centuries who have experienced the love of Christ through the words of Charles Wesley (1707-1788), arguably the most famous hymn writer ever. • Each day begins with a stanza from a hymn, followed by a Scripture passage that reflects the hymn. • A meditation on the words of the hymn and the Scripture leads you into deeper communion with God. • After contemplation of all the stanzas for that day, questions follow to prompt thought and discussion. • There are suggestions on how to let the power of the hymn shape your life today. • A brief prayer follows.
What Others Say About This Book: Gary Holloway has captured the hymns of Charles Wesley in a very creative way. This devotional collection of Wesley's not only strikes a chord of sweet memories, but it also brings them forward and expands on their spiritual significance for our life today. -Jackie Patillo, President of the Gospel Music Association
Charles Wesley's hymnic corpus is a gift that keeps giving. After nearly 300 years in circulation, his hymns continue to be a wellspring of spiritual nourishment. This book unpacks the message of his hymns in an approachable and pastoral manner, a resource worth keeping on any hymn lover's bookshelf. -Chris Fenner, Editor, Hymnology Archive
About the Author: With a PhD from Emory University, Gary Holloway taught theology and spirituality at the undergraduate and seminary levels while also preaching at local churches. For ten years he led a global ecumenical ministry that allowed him to travel to over forty countries to see what God was doing in the world. He now spends most of his time reading and writing books, including his latest, Arise my Soul: Forty days with Charles Wesley.
